Organic Darjeeling Black Tea Second Flush PREMIUM Loose Leaf (FTGFOP1 grade)
Organic Darjeeling Black Tea Second Flush PREMIUM Loose Leaf (FTGFOP1 grade)
Maya of Australia® Organic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea Premium Loose Leaf (FTGFOP1 grade)
Our Pure & Premium Organic Darjeeling Second Flush teas are a connoisseur’s delight. Hand-plucked between May and June, this summer harvest long-leaf tea symbolises the season’s vibrancy — aromatic, full-bodied, with coppery hues, a smooth and sublime brew, ample astringency, and the supreme muscatel grape-like flavour that Darjeeling is celebrated for. An ideal tea to drink after breakfast or lunch.
Produced in the iconic Makaibari Tea Estates in Darjeeling, India, packed at source at a high quality FSSC 22000 Certified packaging centre. The teas are USDA Organic, Demeter, Biodynamic, and Fairtrade certified.
FTGFOP1 stands for Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, Grade 1 — the highest classification in Darjeeling tea grading, reserved for leaves with the most golden tips and the most complex, refined flavour. The Second Flush is where this grade truly shines, delivering the bold muscatel character Darjeeling is famous for.
☕ Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Rich, muscatel, and intoxicatingly floral — the classic Darjeeling summer scent
- Flavour: Full-bodied and smooth with a deep muscatel grape character and a long, satisfying finish
- Colour: Bright coppery-amber in the cup
- Best enjoyed: Without milk to appreciate the muscatel complexity, or with a very small splash
🫖 How to Brew
- Amount: 1 teaspoon (2–2.5 g) per cup
- Water temperature: 90–95°C (just off the boil)
- Steep time: 3–4 minutes
🙩 Shipping & Delivery
- Dispatch: Orders dispatched within 1–2 business days
- Standard Delivery — Australia-wide: 4–7 business days (including most country areas)
- WA country, far North QLD & most of NT (outside Alice Springs and Darwin): 7–10 business days
- New Zealand: 7–10 business days
- Special events or public holidays may cause slight delays.
[Note: The price indicated is for online purchase only. For orders over 50 g, multiple packs of 50 g each will be sent].